Technical Programme Manager (12-Month Contract)
Contract Length: 12 months
Location: Hybrid – UK-based (occasional travel as required)
Start Date: ASAP
Day Rate: Competitive, negotiable
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a large-scale technology transformation programme for a global organisation. This role will oversee complex, multi-workstream initiatives across technology, business operations, and process change, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to strategic objectives.
The successful candidate will act as the central point of accountability for programme governance, delivery, and stakeholder management, working closely with executive leadership, technical teams, and third-party suppliers.
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Key Responsibilities
• Own end-to-end programme delivery across multiple technology and business change workstreams.
• Define, manage, and track programme plans, milestones, dependencies, and budgets.
• Establish strong governance frameworks, including reporting, risk management, and escalation processes.
• Collaborate with technical leads, architects, and delivery teams to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and delivered effectively.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across IT, operations, and business stakeholders.
• Manage third-party vendors and partners, ensuring delivery against agreed scope and SLAs.
• Lead stakeholder communications, providing transparency on progress, risks, and decisions.
• Champion best practice in programme management, change management, and continuous improvement.
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Skills & Experience
• Proven track record of delivering complex technology transformation programmes in large organisations.
• Strong background in programme governance, risk/issue management, and financial oversight.
• Deep understanding of technical landscapes, including enterprise applications, integrations, and cloud-based solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging executive-level stakeholders.
• Ability to manage cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Experience working with third-party vendors and managing contractual deliverables.
• Familiarity with Agile and hybrid delivery approaches.
• Industry experience in supply chain, procurement, or compliance platforms is desirable but not essential.
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What We're Looking For
We are looking for a pragmatic, delivery-focused programme leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels. You'll be comfortable with ambiguity, skilled in building relationships, and driven by delivering measurable business outcomes.